Eddie Lawson, age 79

Eddie Lawson, age 79, of Sandy Mush, died Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Eddie was born May 1, 1945, in Rutherford County, to the late Eddie Lawson Sr., and Maxine Mahaffey Lawson.

He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School and a licensed Electrician. Eddie worked for Leggett and Platt for 20 years, Oak Grove Nursing Care for 20 years and Henderson Care for 18 years. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Missionary Methodist Church and was the church guitarist.

Eddie exhibited his talent as a guitarist by playing with The Singing Pilgrims and the Kendrick Family for several years.

He is survived by his daughters, Marquitta McAbee, and Michelle Wood, all of Ellenboro; sons, Joshua Lawson (Emily), and James Lawson, all of Forest City; six grandchildren, Sarah Jones (Rainey Jr.), Cierra Hawkins (Robin), Kyle Wood, Joshua Levi Lawson, Jamison Matthew Lawson, and Eleanor Wren Lawson; and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held December 19 at Christian Fellowship Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Lewis and Rev. Jackie Potter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samaritan's Purse at PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or www.samaritanspurse.org.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.